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To save this word, you'll need to log in. He's a mere amateur when it comes to cooking. Our earliest record of the word's literal sense comes from a source. Examples of amateur in a Sentence Recent Examples on the Web Alongside amateur firework displays and backyard grills, snacks remain at the core of these gatherings. James, Detroit Free Press , "Steve Yzerman hopeful fourth pick in NHL draft can boost Detroit Red Wings' rebuild," 27 June An amateur photographer has managed to capture amusing photos of two cuckoos fighting off smaller birds over a spot to relax. Send us feedback. See more words from the same year From the Editors at Merriam-Webster.

Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught , user-generated , DIY , and hobbyist. Historically, the amateur was considered to be the ideal balance between pure intent, open mind, and the interest or passion for a subject. That ideology spanned many different fields of interest. It may have its roots in the ancient Greek philosophy of amateur athletes competing in the Olympics.

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